Looking for the next spellbinding story to immerse yourself in? There’s a wide selection of independent and second-hand bookstores around and near Chester County, according to Danielle Fusaro for Main Line Today.

In West Chester, Baldwin’s Book Barn is the place to go. This four-story barn-turned-bookstore is five stories high and full of rare and used books, along with maps and other printed materials. Guests can cozy up near the wood-burning stove while they take a deep dive into their newest book-venture.    

Wellington Square Bookshop in Exton is a bookstore and café, its whimsical aura and cozy ambiance is the perfect place to read with a hot cup of coffee.  The owner of the store has his own radio show called, “The Avid Reader.” There are plenty of events and activities that the bookworm can take part in, such as book clubs and journaling workshops.

Just outside of county lines in Wayne is home Main Point Books, and aesthetically pleasing bookstore that offers a diverse selection of literature with authors from all backgrounds.

Read more about indie bookstores in Chester County in Main Line Today.  

More about Baldwin’s book barn.